The Real Sociedad forward has been linked with an £18 million move to the Emirates, and he is now just days away from potentially starting for France against Honduras on June 15.

With the news that Franck Ribery has had to withdraw from the squad, the tremendous performances from Griezmann since making his international debut in March could propel him all the way into Didier Deschamps’ starting line-up.

Twelve months ago the mere thought of an uncapped winger taking the place of the most decorated player in the current France squad was unthinkable.

However, the way Griezmann has seamlessly dropped into the line-up, and shown what he is capable of, has turned a potentially disastrous injury situation into an amazing opportunity for one of Europe’s most exciting players.

His link-up play with Olivier Giroud was superb, enough to get Arsenal fans excited about a permanent partnership.

The former Marseille winger was forced to miss the German Cup final due to a back injury, the injury kept him out of France’s first two pre-World Cup friendlies. Today, the decision was made by the player and the medical staff after he aggravated the problem in his back when they stepped on the intensity of the training.

Remy Cabella was given the call to return to Paris on Friday night and he has taken Ribery’s place in the squad. It was the second change Deschamps had to make on the same day, with Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin replacing Clement Grenier of Lyon after he had to leave training with a groin injury.

However, the real story of the day, is the almost certain promotion of Griezmann into Deschamps starting line-up.

Still just 23-years-old, Griezmann was only able to make his international debut in March after serving a 12 month international ban for famously breaking curfew when on duty with the under-21 squad. He served his time and now he is set to be rewarded with an amazing opportunity.

Last week he showed against Norway just how effective he could be for this team. His link-up play with Olivier Giroud was superb, enough to get Arsenal fans excited about a permanent partnership. He was sharp, decisive, energetic and above all else there was a sense of excitement every time he was involved.

Against Paraguay on Sunday he scored his first international goal, and now he is looking to win his first tournament cap. His appearance at the World Cup could spark further interest from some of Europe’s top clubs, and Arsenal fans will be hoping this summer is not a case of ‘let’s see what you could have won’.

Now, all eyes turn to Sunday’s game against Jamaica. If Griezmann is given the nod by Deschamps, the young forward will likely complete a phenomenal season by lining up against Honduras in his first-ever World Cup appearance.